7900GT 256 or X1800XT 512

[Smokey21]

I am contemplating getting an X1800XT 256mb card. Not sure if it is the right choice yet. I don't want to Volt mod a 7900 but i do like to overclock.

I don't think theres a better card for the price, go for it.

[[DW]Cougho]

I am contemplating getting an X1800XT 256mb card. Not sure if it is the right choice yet. I don't want to Volt mod a 7900 but i do like to overclock.

no volt mod? X1800XT it is for you.

For shame though! im sure my sister could do the voltmod if i shown her it really is that easy.

[Koolpc]

but the X1800XT is better anyway

[jonathan_phang]

Still contemplating this...anyone have any further thoughts on the whole Vista D3D10 issue??? Or do you think that i will still be able to get a decent amount of life out the XT1800XT...

...Really want it, but i have the sneaking suspicion that as soon as I do, i am going to be stuck with some expensive hardware that is going to be a little bit useless. Or maybe i just dont like the thought of spending £300 on gaming hardware!!!

[Rack]

300?? Try 230 inc. :
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/100523

and prob. cheaper elsewhere.

If you wait for DX 10 you'll be waiting more than a year anyway. Just buy it.

[hellojerry]

Personally I prefer ATI but nVidia have done a great job on 7900 series cards. Regarding to 7900GT's low costs and overclocking potentials, it is more than worthy to go for a SLI setup. X1900XT/XTX crossfire? Naah, just too expensive and not good enough especially when you take driver issues into account. Don't trust it's 48 pixel things, 7900GT/GTX have the same but named differently.

[hellojerry]

Oops, sorry, you were talking about X1800XT, not X1900
Honestly, it's a good value for a stand alone card but not good for crossfire. It's all about the unreliable drivers of ATI crossfire. It doen't fire actually.

[Rack]

LOL!
Do you not like the 48 because you run out of toes and fingers??

[ExceededGoku]

Don't trust it's 48 pixel things, 7900GT/GTX have the same but named differently.

LOL! OMG with that sentence you just proved you know absolutely nothing about graphics cards or their m/architecture...

[Koolpc]

Well, the X1800XT is a nice card. Not much between it and the 7900.

[jonathan_phang]

@Rack - £300 or there abouts is because i have to shell out money for a decent PSU, as i just have a naff generice one powering my 6600GT at the moment. The dangers uprading... I'll need this then...and this PSU...And this Fan...And some Arctic Silver

But I was leaning towards the X1800XT 512 as i have just about enough resolution to benefit from it i think (1440x900). Also, a 580W Hiper should be ok for it right? I'm no expert on rails etc but they seem like a respectable brand, though i just cant afford seasonic ones, should still hold me in good stead.

JP

[sawyen]

Oops, sorry, you were talking about X1800XT, not X1900
Honestly, it's a good value for a stand alone card but not good for crossfire. It's all about the unreliable drivers of ATI crossfire. It doen't fire actually.

No offence, you need to read more mate...

SLI drivers have a longer tradition than Crossfire, but the ATI drivers have also matured well...

48pixel shaders are awsome, not being a fanboy or anything.. Just check out its efficiency when handling pixel labile games. And the ring controller is just a more elegant way of handling data..

Have a read around before making your own judgement, cause the stuff you just said really didnt make much sense.. , hope its not too devastating..

[Rys]

Thread closed, since it appears some of the users of our forums can't put a technical point across without having to feel intellectually superior over someone in the process. I'll be watching those users closely in the future.